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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.02, 1,846.89 and 646.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.02, 1,846.89 and 646.90 is: 969.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.02 : 1,846.89 = 646.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.02/1,846.89 = 646.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.02x = 1,846.89 × 646.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.02x = 1,194,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,753.14/1,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.75

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